WHACO, the acronym for Washington Historical Autograph and Certificate Organization was formed in 1994 and remained in existence until 2014. Founded by George and Juanada Teas, the club’s inspiration resulted from a large group of collectors residing in the greater Virginia and Maryland area. It soon gathered many additional members from around the nation. George and Juanada worked tirelessly for many years running the annual WHACO show from 1994 – 2000. During the period from 1994 through 2005, they compiled a highly important and useful database of auction records detailing sale results of virtually every important Scripophily auction held in the United States. With over 36,000 entries, it remains as the most comprehensive record of auction sales related to old stocks and bonds in America. Through the generosity of George and Juanada, we’re pleased to be able to make this information available to interested users. We hope you find this information helpful in your research and collecting endeavors.
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| Name | Category | Auction Date | Auction Catalog | Item Number | Year Signed | Color | Type | Signed | Est-Ask | Realized | Comm-Disc | Cost | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach Co. (CT) | Misc Certificates | 5-Mar | SM#247 | 2057 | 1880 | BL | S | n/a | $300 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF |
| Pittsylvania Ware House (VA) | Misc Certificates | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5173 | 1886 | S | n/a | $150 | $68 | 15% | $78 | U;VF;#30 | |
| Warren County Fair Association (GA) | Misc Certificates | Oct-99 | SSI#9 | 72 | 1890 | S | n/a | $65 | $70 | 10% | $77 | U; VF | |
| Tunnel Railroad of St. Louis (MO) | Morgan, Junius S. | 5-Jan | WINS-0501 | 61 | 1881 | S | SV | $750 | $454 | 10% | $499 | F;i/t:J.S.Morgan & Co.;glue residue left margin | |
| Remington Arms Co., Inc. (DE) | Munitions | Jul-98 | SM#178 | 5124 | 1922 | GB | n/a | $300 | $300 | 10% | $330 | VF+ | |
| Casper Creek Oil and Mining Co. (NE) | Oils | Oct-98 | WINS#16 | 806 | 1889 | S | n/a | $200 | $225 | 0% | $225 | U; EF | |
| Hiland Petroleum (PA) | Oils | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5315 | 1872 | S | n/a | $125 | $180 | 12% | $202 | U;VF+ | |
| Morris Farm Oil Co. (PA) | Oils | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 1026 | 1865 | S | n/a | $450 | $325 | 10% | $358 | U; VF+; R44 | |
| Shell Transport & Trading Co., Ltd. (London) | Oils | 1-Apr | Boone#31 | 407 | 1930 | WT | n/a | $167 | 18% | $197 | VF;"type & color of share is rare";folds | ||
| Reo Motor Car Co. (MI) | Olds, Ransom E. | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2135 | 1916 | S | SO | $625 | $425 | 10% | $468 | VF+; s/b: Ransom E. Olds as president | |
| Disney - U.S. Treasury | PopArt | Jun-93 | SM#118 | 2413 | 1944 | C | n/a | $350 | $340 | 10% | $374 | War Finance Committee; not issued | |
| U.S. Treasury Savings Bond -- Schmoos | PopArt | Jan-98 | SM#172 | 2193 | 1949 | C | n/a | $400 | $210 | 10% | $231 | U;VF+ | |
| State of Connecticut -- Comptroller's Ofc Note | Pre-1800 | Dec-99 | WINS#19 | 24 | 1789 | DS | n/a | $90 | $250 | 10% | $275 | E | |
| Pullman's Palace Car Co. (NY) | Pullman, George M. | 6-Feb | SM#258 | 5551 | 1876 | BR | B | SO | $200 | $140 | 15% | $161 | VF+;#13;small punches affect signature |
| Atlantic Coast Electric Railroad (NJ) | Railroads | 1-Feb | SM#206 | 5632 | 1895 | GB | n/a | $200 | $170 | 12% | $190 | U;VF+;Specimen;$1000 1st Mortgage GB | |
| Boston & Albany Railroad Co. | Railroads | Jun-99 | SM#188 | 1988 | 1870 | S | n/a | $625 | $400 | 10% | $440 | VF | |
| Burton Stock Car (ME) | Railroads | Feb-96 | SM#147 | 3337 | 1889 | S | n/a | $150 | $180 | 10% | $198 | VF+ | |
| Charlottesville City & Suburban Railway (VA) | Railroads | 5-Oct | SM#254 | 5365 | 1900 | S | n/a | $150 | $225 | 15% | $259 | U;VF;sm piece out of bottom border;some staining | |
| Cincinnati & Springfield Railway Co. (OH) | Railroads | May-98 | Wins#15 | 823 | 1871 | B | n/a | $125 | $111 | 0% | $111 | Rare | |
| Covington & Lexington Railroad (KY) | Railroads | Feb-98 | SM#173 | 5436 | 1855 | S | n/a | $125 | $180 | 10% | $198 | F-VF; minor splits | |
| Duquesne Traction (PA) | Railroads | 2-Jul | SM#221 | 8246 | 1890 | S | n/a | $50 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF+ | |
| Fort Pitt Traction Co. (PA) | Railroads | Mar-99 | WINS#17 | 996 | 1896 | S | n/a | $40 | $47 | 0% | $47 | VF | |
| Harlem Extension Railroad Co. (NY-VT) | Railroads | 2-Sep | SM#224 | 1232 | 1872 | S | n/a | $400 | $300 | 15% | $345 | U;VF+;RN-T4;trimmed into left border | |
| Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railroad (IN) | Railroads | 3-Sep | WINS 0903 | 626 | 1901 | S | n/a | $40 | $50 | 10% | $55 | VF | |
| Kings County Elevated Railroad (NY) | Railroads | Feb-00 | SM#195 | 5774 | S | n/a | $125 | $68 | 12% | $76 | U; VF+; n.d. |